| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| atavism |
the recurrence or reappearance of a particular trait, style, attitude, or behavior that seemed to have disappeared, or that which has recurred or reappeared after such an absence. |
| centripetal |
forced or moving inward toward a center point or axis. |
| deign |
to consider some act to be appropriate or in keeping with one's dignity; condescend. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| gamut |
the whole extent or range of anything. |
| indulgent |
gratifying, or being inclined to gratify or yield to others' wishes, especially rather than enforcing discipline or strictness. |
| lachrymose |
weeping, tending to weep readily, or being on the point of tears; tearful. |
| lupine2 |
fierce; greedy. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| quondam |
having been in the past; former. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| shunt |
to turn or move aside or out of the way; divert. |
| surcingle |
a girth or belt that wraps around the body of a horse to secure a saddle, pack, or the like to its back. |
| tamp |
to compress and pack tightly by repeated light taps. |